Dermatology ASCs: 5 updates in 2021

Dermatology-focused surgery centers make up 4 percent of single-specialty ASCs, according to MedPAC’s 2021 Report to Congress. 

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Five updates on dermatology ASCs:

1. Surprise, Ariz.-based Regency Specialties opened a multispecialty ASC. The 18,159-square-foot ASC features two operating rooms, medical offices, a dermatology clinic and general office spaces.

2. Pennsylvania Dermatology Partners in King of Prussia plans to open a cancer surgery center on the third floor of its new location, according to an April 9 press release. 

3. A new report from the American Medical Association says dermatology saw a 24 percent drop in physician spending in the early days of the pandemic

4. Private equity-backed Pinnacle Dermatology expanded into Virginia by acquiring Fredericksburg-based Virginia Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center.

5. Heartland Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center acquired a medical office building on the east side of Wichita, Kan., expanding its presence in the state, the Wichita Business Journal reported Jan. 22.

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Presenters: Joe Ganley, athenahealthJeffrey Flynn, CASC, Gramercy Surgery CenterBryan Tsao, Access Center, Loma Linda University HealthJason Zepeda, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, CommonSpirit HealthGreg DeConciliis, PA-C, CASC, Boston Out­Patient Surgical Suites

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